Deputy Risk Manager – Finance, Records

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Vital leader within the Risk Management Division overseeing legal cases and claims management. Ensuring sound claims practices and litigation readiness for the Church's interests and people.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate legal oversight of designated cases and claims.
Support active litigation matters and cross-departmental Risk Management collaboration.
Gather and analyze loss data.
Stewardship for domestic and international claims groups.
Oversee intake, evaluation, investigation, and resolution of various claims.
Ensure sound claims practices and litigation readiness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required.
7–10+ years in litigation management, claims handling, or risk management administration.
Knowledge of tort law, civil litigation processes, insurance claims practices, ADR/mediation frameworks, records retention, and legal holds.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Strong planning and decision-making skills; proficiency with budgets, reserves, and vendor management.
High integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.
Ability to clarify roles across multi-disciplinary teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.
The Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions.
The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigation managementclaims handlingrisk management administrationtort lawcivil litigation processesinsurance claims practicesADR frameworksmediation frameworksrecords retentionlegal holds

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsanalytical thinkingstrategic thinkingplanning skillsdecision-making skillsintegritydiscretionrespect for confidentialityteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree